Whether it’s realigning packaging material, clearing minor faults, or adjusting sensors, EUCHNER’s CKS2 smart key system enables controlled, traceable access that supports safer and faster operator interventions – helping manufacturers maintain safety without sacrificing productivity. CKS2 is ideal for robotic cells, packaging lines and high-throughput machinery where downtime is costly. Traditional Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) systems have […]
Start-up company Botfellows with be at automatica with a live demonstration featuring an industrial robot operating without safety fences, thus ensuring outstanding productivity. Since September 2024, the spin-off from Fraunhofer IWU has been advancing the development of innovative robotics software as an independent company. The focus is on the intelligent solution Botfellows Dynamic Safety, which […]
Shibaura Machine will return to Automatica 2025 alongside TM Robotics, its primary robotics partner in EMEA and the Americas, and distributor of its injection moulding machines in the UK and Ireland. The companies will showcase their comprehensive range of SCARA and 6-axis robots alongside the Infinifeed advanced feeding solution. The event will take place at […]
Deutsche Messe is inviting submissions for this year’s edition of the prestigious ROBOTICS AWARD, held in conjunction with HANNOVER MESSE. Starting now, companies and institutions can enter this coveted award, regardless of whether they are exhibitors at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 or not. The competition rewards cutting-edge robotic automation and logistics solutions. The award ceremony will […]
Mouser Electronics is equipping engineers with the latest solutions in its extensive online robotics resource centre. Combining engineering and computer science, robotics continues to drive innovation across industries, reshaping automation, manufacturing, healthcare, and more. From precision-driven industrial systems to AI-enhanced automation, robotics is redefining efficiency, safety, and performance in complex applications. Advancements in robotics span […]
New for automatica 2025, Epson announces the launch of its first industrial collaborative robot solution, designed to achieve successful human-machine interactions that improve efficiency and productivity across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and the rapidly evolving life sciences sector. Join Epson on stand 311, hall B5, at automatica 2025, Messe Munchen, Germany, […]
Panasonic Factory Solutions and longstanding partner, SYN-TIG, have significantly upgraded the production line for medical furniture manufacturer, Haelvoet, using Panasonic’s TAWERS G4 Welding Robot System. This will enable manufacturing sub-contractor, Grovinvest, to vastly increase flexibility and automation in the production of specialist medical equipment for customers across Europe. First deploying previous iterations of Panasonic’s robot […]
Machinery safety standards are updated regularly to keep up with changing technologies and approaches. The next webinar from Fortress Safety, on 18 June, will cover the changes released in ISO 14119:2024 Safety of machinery – Interlocking devices associated with guards – Principles for design and selection, and how these changes are affecting regional standards. Join Fortress […]
For loading and unloading workpiece carriers containing wafers of different sizes in an automated process prior to PECVD coating, acp systems has developed a robotic solution aided by image processing for a leading manufacturer of space solar technology. It ensures that the specified positioning accuracy of ± 0.1 mm in the nests of the workpiece […]
In his illuminating new book, Our Robotics Future, Elad Inbar delivers a powerful roadmap for business owners and decision-makers eager to thrive in the age of automation. Packed with sharp insights and real-world success stories across multiple industries, Inbar reveals how embracing robotics isn’t just an option – it’s the key to staying ahead in a […]
Representatives of UK manufacturing gathered in force in June to mark the centenary of industrial automation specialist Festo. The event, held at Festo GB’s Innovation Centre in Northampton, was an ideal opportunity for industry organisations, customers, suppliers and employees to discuss how automation will shape British manufacturing in the future. Guest speakers included John Pearce, […]
Thomas Pilz, Managing Partner at Pilz explains how, in terms of safety, security and artificial intelligence, the European legal framework is changing. We all know the CE mark. You can see it on electrical appliances, toys or household goods, but also on plant and machinery of course. The CE mark is effectively the seal that […]
Ksenija Linda Esko works as a reliability and maintainability engineer at Comau UK, where she ensures the efficiency and operational continuity of automated production systems. Data analysis, development of preventive maintenance strategies, performance monitoring, and support to production teams are integral parts of her daily activities. It’s a technical and strategic role that combines desk […]
New for automatica 2025, Epson announces the launch of its first industrial collaborative robot solution, designed to achieve successful human-machine interactions that improve efficiency and productivity across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and the rapidly evolving life sciences sector. Join Epson on stand 311, hall B5, at automatica 2025, Messe Munchen, Germany, […]
Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, has introduced an AI-powered sorting robot at its air network location in Cologne. This innovative robot is the first of its kind in the European FedEx network and highlights the company’s commitment to digitizing operations and developing a smart logistics network. The Cologne air network location […]
A new design of drone equipped with a six-axis robotic arm can maintain stability for precision tasks, such as maintenance and contact-based inspection. Launching this summer, the AERAS drone is set to reduce work at height accidents and speed up manual tasks. To maintain position even in wind and turbulence, the new drone relies on […]
The vast majority of employees in Germany believe that robot deployment in factories will ensure the country’s competitiveness. Three out of four are convinced that robotics can help alleviate the effects of skills shortages. Around 80 percent would like robots to take on dangerous, unhealthy, or repetitive tasks. These are the findings of the 2025 […]
EUCHNER’s CKS2 Safe Key System combines robust access control with smart safety logic – ideal for short-term interventions, lockout, and unexpected machine restart prevention. Used standalone or integrated with the award-winning MGB2 system, it’s the fastest way to modernise your approach to machine safety. In industrial environments, time is money – but safety is everything. […]
Yamaha Robotics FA Section reports that robots from its competitively priced SCARA portfolio have enabled a customer making injection-molded products to implement traceability, as well as raising output and improving quality. Injection molded parts tend to be produced in large volumes yet, at the same time, quality expectations are high. Even small cosmetic defects can […]
FANUC UK has announced an agreement with Reeco Automation to incorporate the FANUC CRX range of collaborative robots into the RB series of robot palletisers. As manual loading becomes an increasingly harder role to recruit, Reeco’s automated end-of-line RB Palletiser systems have grown in popularity, particularly among food and beverage producers. By extending the RB […]
igus introduces new SID1 robotic dog
Robot dogs are being used for a variety of tasks, ranging from preserving heritage sites to assisting in manufacturing plants. igus has introduced its own quadruped robot, the SID1 bionic robot. Advancements in robotic dogs designed for surveillance and security purposes are showcasing the rapid development and deployment of technology. These quadruped robots are equipped […]
Motion plastics specialist launches humanoid robot
igus has reached €1.105 billion in sales, increasing the number of active customers by 5%. And it is launcing a new record number of motion plastics products for 2025, with some 277 innovations showcasing a variety of new lubrication-free plastic products under the slogan ‘GO ZERO Lubrication’. These include PTFE-free materials, a complete energy chain […]
AI helps more companies access robotics
igus has improved its RBTX.co.uk platform with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot. This interactive consultant is designed to help companies with limited experience and technical knowledge of robotics to quickly and safely assemble low-cost automation solutions that will boost their competitiveness. Many companies know that automation offers enormous potential to meet the challenges of a […]
Epson launches its first industrial collaborative robot
New for automatica 2025, Epson announces the launch of its first industrial collaborative robot solution, designed to achieve successful human-machine interactions that improve efficiency and productivity across a diverse range of industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and the rapidly evolving life sciences sector. Join Epson on stand 311, hall B5, at automatica 2025, Messe Munchen, Germany, […]
FANUC and Reeco collaborate on robot palletising
FANUC UK has announced an agreement with Reeco Automation to incorporate the FANUC CRX range of collaborative robots into the RB series of robot palletisers. As manual loading becomes an increasingly harder role to recruit, Reeco’s automated end-of-line RB Palletiser systems have grown in popularity, particularly among food and beverage producers. By extending the RB […]
In the ever-changing landscape of automation, the term ‘collaborative robot’ (or cobot) has often been used to describe robots designed to work safely alongside humans. However, recent updates to the ISO 10218-2:2025 standard have shifted the focus from the robot itself to the application in which it operates. As highlighted by ‘The Robot Queen’ and […]
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Flexible, hygienic and process-safe gripper
Constructed in hygienic design, the new mGrip finger gripper from Schmalz fulfils the highest cleanliness standards. Thanks to its unique geometry, it picks up delicate products such as vegetables or baked goods precisely and gently. This enables food manufacturers to automate their handling tasks with process reliability. Sensitive surfaces, sometimes soft and sometimes fragile, rather […]
SCARA robot withstands cleaning procedures
With attributes that include an ISO Class 5 cleanroom rating, IP65 protection rating, food-grade lubricant and anti-rust bolts, the new FANUC SR-12iA/C is the perfect solution for food plants and cleanrooms. In fact, any material handling, assembly, inspection or picking/packaging application that requires a cleaning procedure will benefit from this strong food-grade SCARA robot. Alongside […]
Discover the future of beverage palletising
Join Robotiq for a webinar on 20 February exploring how a wine manufacturer overcame manual palletising challenges with a 3-day deployment and 14-month ROI cobot palletising solution. Recognising that end-of-line palletising can be a bottleneck in the wine industry, Raumland turned to Robotiq’s palletising solution to streamline its process. The webinar will highlight how Raumland reduced […]
